Preschool Lead Teacher /Director bei Mesa County Valley School District 51
Mesa County Valley School District 51 · Grand Junction, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Position Type:
Early Childhood/Lead Teacher, Early Childhood - Date Posted:
9/17/2025 - Location:
Pear Park Elementary - Date Available:
2025-26 - Closing Date:
09/22/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide - Creating, providing and ensuring a safe, healthy and welcoming learning environment for our learners’ ages three to five years is a primary responsibility of this position with space arranged so children can work independently, together in small groups, and space for large group activities is available as well. This position establishes daily routines that help guide the daily learning process and individual achievements. Teacher/Director plans activities and lessons by choosing materials that are developmentally appropriate and based on the needs of each child, including children with special education/needs. This role implements the District’s curricular framework ensuring all developmental areas are addressed. Other responsibilities include maintaining accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
- Employee uses positive techniques of guidance as outlined in the Pyramid Model Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children, and Second Step Social/Emotional standards, including redirection, positive reinforcement, encouragement, consequences, and behavior interventions. This Teacher/Director role holds an expectation to deliver and maintain consistent clear expectations which are explained and taught to students. Guiding the learning toward the achievement of curriculum goals, the employee establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units of study, and special projects. Communicating these objectives and goals to students, parents/guardians, and support staff are a critical step in the early learner’s success.
- Teacher/Director Oversees the daily supervision of classroom paraprofessionals and/or volunteers includes managing appropriate daily duties assignments. This role also works collaboratively with building leadership at the assigned school providing input for job performance evaluations and discipline related matters.
- Documenting daily progress toward goals and according to the Office of ECE, District 51, federal and state laws, policies, procedures, and regulations is a weekly role of this position. Submissions may include the time spent working on student progression reports in accomplishing established goals. Required reporting includes progress reports on the assessments of each child’s developmental capabilities according to the tool Results Matters. Daily notes are used for the benefit of the student and CDE/CPP requirements, and are held to the highest professional standards. This position also provides regular reports and observations to parents regarding the progress and development capabilities for each child according to District evaluations systems and in keeping with federal, state and District policies and procedures.
- Employee role holds an expectation to participate in departmental level meetings, participate in professional learning when requested to do so and perform other duties as assigned.
- Minimum of two years’ experience working with preschool age students required; preference for prior school district Preschool and/or Kindergarten experience;
- Criminal background check, including the Central Registry of Child Protection (TRAILS), is required for hire;
- Valid Colorado driver’s license or Colorado identification required;
- Small Child Care Director Qualified (7.702.2) AND Early Childhood Teacher Qualified (7.702.54) per the Colorado Office of Early Learning Licensing Regulations; preference given for candidates with Large Directors License;
- Must successfully pass 35# lifting test upon hire (recertification every three years);
- Quality Behavioral Solutions Certifications (QBS) must be obtained within 60 days of hire;
- Must successfully complete Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First-Aid, and Medication training upon hire and prior to classroom assignment;
- Must successfully complete Center for Disease Control’s Preventions Universal Precautions training is required within 30 days of hire;
- Attend and successfully complete all staff development training as required by state law or as directed by supervisor.
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA 2015);
- Colorado Early Access Act (HB08-1021);
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act (1964);
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act;
- Exceptional Children’s Education Act (ECEA, 2013);
- District and school student achievement data and Colorado State Standards;
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA, 1996).
- Exceptional English oral and written communication skills including consultive abilities; preference for bi-lingual Spanish;
- Exceptional knowledge base and ability to apply best practices in early childhood curriculum and learning models;
- Well-developed and proven ability in working with early childhood learners;
- Well-developed knowledge base for Performance Based Learning, Social and Emotional Learning;
- Well-developed ability to encourage and facilitate parental involvement in the educational process;
- Well-developed writing, organizational, scheduling, report writing and record keeping skills;
- Ability to manage complex systems, multiple competing priorities, and frequent interruptions in a timely manner;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job; especially as related to personnel and student issues;
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible with collaborative and critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities;
- Ability to use de-escalation skills to diffuse and manage stressful and fluid situations;
- Ability to work independently as needed with minimal direction and/or supervision;
- Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, building and department procedures;
- Ability to lead, communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds;
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
- Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals;
- Operating knowledge of and experience with office and web-based software such as word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, and email;
- Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, etc.;
- Operating knowledge of the District’s Student Information System software (Synergy) within 60 days of hire.
| Preschool Lead Teacher /Director | JobID: 11929 |
| Job Title: Preschool Lead Teacher /Director | |
| Pay Program: Support Staff | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt |
| Reports to: Director of Early Childhood Education & Building Leader | Pay Range: CH 8 (No Degree) - $18.12 - $20.22 CH14 (AA Degree or Higher) - $23.41 - $26.06 |
| Work Year: 188 Days / 8 Hours |
VISION: To Engage, Equip, and Each and Every Student, Each and Every Day.
SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Director and assigned Building Leader this role facilitates the early learning process for young children through developmentally appropriate activities with consideration to a student’s unique development and intrinsic qualities. Employee responsibilities include a primary function to provide a safe, heathy, and welcoming learning environment in which children may begin their educational journey with the highest chance at success. The Preschool Teacher/Director provides a District approved curriculum that is alignment with the D51 Performanced- based Learning Model. The Preschool Director role is an integral part of the District’s social emotional learning by leading students through example and targeted expectations. This position also encourages and provides opportunities for family involvement and participation in their child’s education. As the employee communicates with parents, students, and other staff it is their responsibility to work professionally and cooperatively to facilitate these interactions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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AVAILABILITY: Planning and completing student home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and family field trips/activities is an expectation of this position to include before/after hours and evening meetings. As an FSLA non-exempt employee, there is an expectation to limit overtime by balancing the level of attendance at such events in conjunction with all other duties, obligations, and personal life.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
Note: The Salary range for this position is dual graded based solely on verified education of Associates Degree or higher:
CH08 = Non-degreed Preschool Lead Teachers/Directors
CH14 = Verified Associates degree (AA) or higher in Early Childhood Education or other related field* = Degreed Preschool Lead Teachers/Directors
*Acceptable demonstration of education and/or experience is at the sole discretion of the District.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
Legal Knowledge Base – Employee must possess a working knowledge of and promote and enact federal, state, and District education policies, standards, and procedures. This position is responsible for supporting District personnel in understanding and abiding by legal and ethical boundaries as outlined in the:
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
Salary & Benefits:
View all salary schedules for the current school year at: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/salary-schedules
Information regarding D51 Benefits can be found here: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/employee-benefits
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